Examples of 'be a deterrent' in a sentence

Meaning of "be a deterrent"

be a deterrent ~ This phrase means to serve as a discouraging or preventive factor that dissuades individuals from engaging in particular actions or behaviors due to the potential negative consequences or risks involved

How to use "be a deterrent" in a sentence

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be a deterrent
Yet consumerism can be a deterrent to having children.
It remains to be seen whether this will be a deterrent.
Poseidon appears to be a deterrent weapon of last resort.
They find the bad design to be a deterrent.
It will be a deterrent to anyone considering a career in crime.
I would not let that be a deterrent to investing.
Whether a game is linear or not should not be a deterrent.
That should not be a deterrent to your practice.
Only serious legal penalties will be a deterrent.
This could be a deterrent to the commitment of resources.
This risk factor can also be a deterrent.
It would be a deterrent to other would be criminals.
The price is often steep enough to be a deterrent.
Their prosecution would be a deterrent against further genocide.
Today it does not even seem to be a deterrent.

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These improvements would be a deterrent to hate motivated criminals.
The death sentence may not necessarily be a deterrent.
For women this could be a deterrent to weight training.
Maybe the extra security layer will be a deterrent.
This should be a deterrent to others.
The lack of personalization may be a deterrent.
It can also be a deterrent to thieves.
This powerful image is sure to be a deterrent.
It will be a deterrent to anyone considering a career in crime and no more recidivism.
Even a small dog may be a deterrent to a burglar.
This was an effective display of capital punishment designed to be a deterrent.
Seed germination does not appear to be a deterrent to seedling establishment.
Leaving a car in the garage or driveway can also be a deterrent.
Financial need should not be a deterrent to any individual.
He was betting that the memory of the last round would be a deterrent.
Capital punishment is going to be a deterrent for drug kingpins.
This may be a deterrent to completing training and earning their trade qualification.
I said there would likely be a deterrent effect.
There needs to be a deterrent just like there is in any other sport.
But that should not be a deterrent.
This would also be a deterrent against migrant smuggling and human trafficking.
Studies have shown xylitol to be a deterrent to tooth decay.
That should be a deterrent to anyone who may attempt to commit such horrendous crimes.
These tactics are designed to be a deterrent to future claimants.
The financial cost of installing a flue gas desulphurisation system must not be a deterrent.
And it can even be a deterrent for me.
The authorities clearly hope this will be a deterrent.
High viral loads should not be a deterrent to initiating treatment.
A death penalty has never been shown to be a deterrent.
A lack of funds should not be a deterrent to a nurse continuing her education.
Hefty fines do not seem to be a deterrent.
Effective justice will be a deterrent to prevent future violations by members of the military.
But that does not seem to be a deterrent.
A lack of money should not be a deterrent to some nurse continuing her schooling.
The cost of renewing every year can be a deterrent.

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